Scam patterns
Telegram admin impersonation
A private message claims to be support or a project administrator.
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Overview
A private message claims to be support or a project administrator.
Why it matters
The scammer moves the victim away from public scrutiny and asks for keys, payments or remote access.
What to check
Record usernames, numeric IDs, exported messages and payment addresses.